Infill development is patchy across Australian cities, as is its quality. Bigger and better projects are needed to hit planning targets and reduce urban sprawl.
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Professor of Earth and Space Sciences, University of Washington
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Honorary Associate Professor, ANU College of Law, Australian National University
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Senior Lecturer, Griffith Law School, Griffith University
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Professor of Ecology, The University of Queensland
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